as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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Recent Examples of jump-starting
The United States is preparing to take control of tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil as part of a sweeping, three-phase strategy aimed at stabilizing the country, jump-starting its economy and steering toward a political transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Wideout coach Jovon Bouknight is now Wyoming’s OC, and he will be charged with jump-starting an offense that’s been even more anemic than CSU’s at 20 points per game (11th in the Mountain West).
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
And late in Thursday’s game, Sturm moved him over to wing and slotted Zacha at center in the hopes of jump-starting the trio.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
The online marketplace isn’t the only one jump-starting the holiday shopping season with early specials.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Wideout coach Jovon Bouknight is now Wyoming’s OC, and he will be charged with jump-starting an offense that’s been even more anemic than CSU’s at 20 points per game (11th in the Mountain West).
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
And late in Thursday’s game, Sturm moved him over to wing and slotted Zacha at center in the hopes of jump-starting the trio.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
The online marketplace isn’t the only one jump-starting the holiday shopping season with early specials.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump-starting
stimulating
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Your 3rd House of Communication receives a stimulating Solar Eclipse, creating a fresh channel for neighborhood ties and the everyday conversations that keep life moving.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Dandelion tea helps digestion and gut health by protecting liver health, stimulating bile production, and supporting a healthy microbiome (community of microbes in the gut).—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Jump-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-starting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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